Kitty Health

Very often, because cats tend to be so independent, folks believe them easier to take care of; therefore, looking after them is easy and the owner won’t have as many responsibilities as with a dog. Don’t let yourself become too sure that’s the case. Though a cat may seem more aloof and less in need … Read more

Cats can become anxious for many reasons. In some cases, anxiety seems a constant factor in their lives. Actually, I became interested in this subject because of my own cat. He doesn’t have the more serious signs of cat anxiety, but he always seems a bit nervous. I read in one of my references something … Read more

Brush your cat, whether kitty has short or long hair. If you have a short-haired cat, brushing once a week is probably fine. If your cat has medium to long hair, though, you’d better plan on more than once a week, and every day if you can. So, do you know how to brush your … Read more

Have you had a cat who developed allergies? They prove actually fairly common in cats. Your cat does his best to get rid of the irritating symptoms, but often you and/or your vet may have to intervene to take care of the problem. Therefore, do you know how to treat cats with allergies? What Is … Read more

To treat itchy skin in a cat, or what a vet calls “pruritus,” the focus of treatment amounts to finding the underlying cause and eliminating it. The most common reason for itchy skin is due to some kind of allergy. Allergies are hypersensitive immune responses to irritants found in the air, food, or other substances. … Read more

If your cat perceives danger in a situation, he will feel anxiety. If you do not know the cause, you will find it important to investigate, as stress could come from pain or illness, or it could stem from a psychological problem. In order to help your cat, you first need to learn how you … Read more